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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,826.68, 1,178,677.42 and 606,285.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,826.68, 1,178,677.42 and 606,285.73 is: 908,224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,826.68 : 1,178,677.42 = 606,285.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,826.68/1,178,677.42 = 606,285.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,826.68x = 1,178,677.42 × 606,285.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,826.68x = 714,615,306,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,615,306,702.24/786,826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908,224.54

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